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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.74, 2,054.68 and 395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.74, 2,054.68 and 395.84 is: 593.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.74 : 2,054.68 = 395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.74/2,054.68 = 395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.74x = 2,054.68 × 395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.74x = 813,324.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,324.53/1,369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.78

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